CVE-2020-36961CWE-121

10-Strike Network Inventory Explorer 8.65 - Buffer Overflow (SEH)

High · published January 28, 2026

CVSS v4.0
8.4
EPSS
1%
Percentile
45.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A clever 209-byte pad is all it takes to open a door to arbitrary code execution! This buffer overflow in 10-Strike Network Inventory Explorer 8.65 is a security hero's call to action. 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant's faulty reservation system that accepts a cleverly worded request and accidentally books a table for anyone, anytime. This vulnerability allows attackers to serve up malicious code just as easily! The consequences could be devastating. An attacker could execute their code and gain control over the system, leading to unauthorized access, data theft, or even system crashes. With such high stakes, it's crucial to act fast and protect your network!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant's faulty reservation system that accepts a cleverly worded request and accidentally books a table for anyone, anytime. This vulnerability allows attackers to serve up malicious code just as easily! This buffer overflow arises during exception handling, allowing remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability by sending a specifically crafted file that triggers code execution. The padding is the key that unlocks this vulnerability's potential!

What to do

The consequences could be devastating. An attacker could execute their code and gain control over the system, leading to unauthorized access, data theft, or even system crashes. With such high stakes, it's crucial to act fast and protect your network! To secure your systems, immediately update to the latest version of the software. It's vital to patch against this vulnerability to prevent any possible exploitation. Regularly audit your software to ensure no insecure versions are running. 🛡️ You've got this! With these steps, you'll fortify your defenses and keep your network safe from sneaky attackers. 💪✨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v4.0
8.4 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
EPSS
0.00556 · 45.7th percentile
Weakness
CWE-121 · Stack-based Buffer Overflow
Published
2026-01-28T17:35Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 28 JAN 17:35Z
    10-Strike Network Inventory Explorer 8.65 - Buffer Overflow (SEH)
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